deadfall

Example Sentences

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Then, a video demonstrating an ancient deadfall trap received over a million views.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2023

Some deadfall will be allowed to rot, creating new habitat.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2022

The device’s clever design and battery-powered fans also allow it to emit less smoke than your standard fire pit, regardless of whether you’re burning charcoal or deadfall.

From The Verge • Nov. 8, 2021

That means using handsaws to clear deadfall from trails, block-and-tackle pulley rigs to lift bridge timbers and spud bars to pry rocks out of trail treads.

From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2017

With a nervous look at the shadows under the trees, Nhamo crossed the clearing and quickly gathered firewood from a deadfall in a dry streambed.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer